Prostate Cancer Support Group

Decipher test results just in and unfortunately I'm in the high-risk range for metastasis at .69. Awaiting discussion with RO. Anxious to find out if...

Is anyone here being treated for non-metastatic disease with 3 years ADT + 2 years abiraterone (e.g. Zytiga) as a first Hormone treatment? I'd be...

“Lost in Translation: Or, How ADT and the English Language Became Co-Conspirators in My Public Humiliation” by Hans Casteels, reluctant polyglot and hormonal hostage I...

A year ago I had my prostatectomy- Gleason 8, age 71. Path report indicated ECE, but surgeon removed lymph nodes, seminal vesicles and bundled nerves....

Like many of you, I am weighing my options regarding surgery vs radiation. 61yo, healthy and active guy. PSA 5.5, MRI negative for any spread...

Hello Guys, Greetings to each and every one of you. I have a story to tell, a little mixed but I wanted to share our...

ATTN MODERATOR: I’m aware that there is another post here related to TRIMIX. I’ve gone through it and could not find an answer that applies...

History is in profile and I have asked a few questions here already. The gist is we went to a large research center and got...

I am 79 and had a radical prostatectomy July 24, 2024 with Gleason 9, all positive margins not able to be removed. Two PET scans...

Your Husband's PSA Is Elevated: A Wife’s 15-Year Roadmap to Mild Panic, Medical Jargon, and Unsolicited Advice from Hans at the Golf Club It starts,...

I am 74 yr old, in relatively good health & weight, except I also deal with RA. and have recently been given a diagnosis of...

Thought I'd update...many of you are familiar with my clinical history (attached). In April, I met with my radiologist and oncologist, we agreed to come...

These discussions are mostly devoted to the nuts and bolts of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and rightly so. Those discussions are immensely helpful to...

I have stage 4 (oligometastatic) prostate cancer, and will be on ADT and androgen-reception inhibitors, basically, forever. I've been on monthly Firmagon (Degarelix) injections for...

Background: I had PBT therapy in early 2020; with a PSA of 8.3, and I did a 4 month course of ADT. When I was...

Question: My urologist has presented the option of using the Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel between my prostate and rectum. It can be injected during the...

After experiencing biochemical recurrence after robotic prostatectomy (4 years ago) current PSA 0.25 my social health care was scheduling me for 25 sessions RT with...

So you did it. You checked your PSA, because you’re responsible like that—or more likely, because a doctor with an unnecessarily cheerful tone suggested it...

Incontinence after Salvage Radiation I had a RP in May 2018 and while my PSA post RP was undetectable, I did suffer from fairly significant...

Quick Background: I had a RP completed in September 2016. Undetectable PSA 2 years after, but started creeping up. Made a 2x jump in mid...